This commentary demonstrates how incorporating equity indicators in AMR surveillance highlights disparities in health outcomes, suggesting more inclusive interventions.
Key Points
Integrating equity considerations into AMR data enhances understanding of affected populations, and informs better interventions.
Existing AMR systems can be built upon to routinely collect and analyze advanced equity-related variables, improving data quality.
Community-led approaches can complement traditional surveillance, capturing diverse realities and improving AMR understanding.
Transdisciplinary collaboration improves AMR responses by combining social science insights with epidemiological expertise.